August 19th The roof is sheathed

Mike and his crew finished sheathing the roof. It now is taking shape as a building. The space within is being formed and the feeling of the character of the rooms is shaping.
The character of the building is taking shape. This is one of the most exciting times, when it starts to look like the architects rendering. I am very disappointed that I could not be there and can not come back to see the development. The building progressed at a much slower pace than was originally anticipated by the builder. So the time that I had set aside to be in Colorado was not the right time. So I am extremely disappointed in how the time frame is coming out.
This view really starts to show the shape and character of the building
A view of the same trusses as before but now the sheathing is on and the building is starting to get enclosed.

Raising the roof trusses Aug. 13th 2008

More truss pictures. Note the beautiful blue sky.
View of the rear of the building over the garage> The trusses make interesting shapes against the beautiful sky.
Partial truss placement
Placement of the second truss

Raising the roof trusses August 13th 2008

I was lucky enough to be there when they put the roof trusses in place. These are some of the pictures that I took.
it was very exciting to see the roof trusses put in place and the building start to take shape as a structure.
The crane operator was very careful as he lifted the trusses into place
This was the first one and it was very thrilling

More framing of the second floor walls

Some of the last pictures that I took when I was there around the 13th of August. They were laying out the interior walls of the second floor. Lots of lumber but it will make sense when they get it all erected.
Some of the closet walls in place looking through to the bath room
East wall looking out to the east.
More of the view of the windows on the east wall.

Catching up with the construction

I have not published any pictures of the project for about a month, but construction has been going along on schedule. So I am trying to get afew updated photos for those who have been following our progress. This is a continuation of the construction of the second floor. It was very exciting to be there to watch the crane raise the walls. This is the east wall with the west wall already raised.
The north side of the building this is the window for Robbin's bedroom
Looking from inside the second floor to the east from the rear unit of the second floor
View of the south side of the building with the second floor framing in place.